Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner Abhiram G. Shankar has declared holiday for schools and colleges across the district as part of the Bharat Bandh called by labour organizations on January 8.

Bengaluru: Normal life is likely to be affected in the city and several parts of Karnataka on Tuesday following the two-day nation-wide general strike called by central trade unions against the alleged 'repressive' policies for workers by the Narendra Modi government.

Chamarajanagar: In view of the Bharat Bandh call given by various labour organizations, holiday was declared for all schools and colleges in the district, according to deputy commissioner B.B Kaveri.

Shivamogga: An areca plantation burnt into ashes when it caught fire accidentally at Veerapura village of Agrahara hobli in Thirthahalli taluk on Monday.

Bengaluru: The KG Halli police shot at Rowdy Sheeter Tabrez and arrested him following serious criminal offenses.

Chitradurga: Former minister, Hosadurga BJP MLA Gulihatti Shekhar attempted to commit suicide by pouring petrol on himself on Sunday.

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy Sunday appointed 14 Congress MLAs as heads to boards and corporations after much delay.

Bengaluru: Senior Congress leader D K Shivakumar Sunday said his party will fight the national polls in alliance with the JD(S) across all seats of Karnataka.